From a Functionalist Point of View, People Need to Be

question 52

Multiple Choice

From a functionalist point of view, people need to be healthy enough to

• A) be happy.
• B) perform their roles.
• C) act as gatekeepers.
• D) retire in good health.

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Definitions:

Indigestion

A condition resulting from the difficulty in digesting food, marked by discomfort or heartburn.

Perimenopausal

The transition phase before menopause, marked by changes in menstrual cycle and symptoms like hot flashes.

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that play a vital role in the development and functioning of female reproductive tissues, as well as secondary sexual characteristics.

Testosterone

A steroid hormone that is the primary male sex hormone, playing key roles in the development of male reproductive tissues as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass.